Zone
California

Crash of a North American B-25C-1 Mitchell at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: May 14, 1943
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
41-13274
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
82-5909
YOM:
1941
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing and damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed A-29-LO Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: May 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23339
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6156
YOM:
1941
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff and destroyed. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-17B Bobcat near Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-38905
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3114
YOM:
1942
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to abandon the airplane that crashed 5 km from Hammer AFB. All occupants parachutes to safety.

Crash of a Douglas RB-18A Bolo at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas B-18 Bolo
Operator:
Registration:
39-18
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2666
YOM:
1939
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed for unknown reasons while taking off from Hammer AFB. There were no fatalities.

Crash of a Lockheed RA-29 Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23422
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hammer AFB - Hammer AFB
MSN:
414-6239
YOM:
1941
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed while taking off from Hammer AFB and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed RA-29 Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23390
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6207
YOM:
1941
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon takeoff and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed A-29 Hudson at Hammer AFB

Date & Time: May 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
41-23351
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
414-6168
YOM:
1941
Location:
Hammer AFB (Fresno)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed upon landing at Hammer Field, Fresno, and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties among the crew.
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